These are the only wild monkeys in the world that bathe in hot springs

Jigokudani Monkey Park

The Japanese macaques have a strong family bond

Japanese macaques

The young snow monkeys love climbing and running around

The snow monkey boss

The strong, big alpha male is the protector of the troop

Mounting

Mounting is a show of strength, of dominance

SNOW MONKEY PARK

There is nowhere else in the world where you will find monkeys enjoying a hot bath in the middle of the mountains. The Snow Monkeys live in Hell’s Valley (Jigokudani), at the foot of Shiga Highlands, an area known for its heavy snowfall in winter and its abundance of natural hot spring water.